I had a sudden and surreal realisation when I was eating dinner a few days ago. I haven’t used, or even seen a knife and fork for over a month now. It’ll be a bit of a novelty when that comes round again!
The internet at the academy has been on the blink but is hopefully sorted out for at least a little while. There is however only one computer at the moment so the demand is quite high.
Luckily at the moment there are only four students (including myself) which makes the tuition very intensive but also very good! I’ve started learning bagua sword, which to be honest is vicious. The first move, other than picking up the sword is a stab to the unmentionables… I’m loving it. Hopefully I’ll be able to get some more pictures up over the course of the week.

The student teacher ratio is almost too good. After I’ve got the move he’s teaching me and am practicing it then the master just ends up sitting there chatting to the translator occationally saying ‘soqua’ (which means sit lower) or gesturing me to have the point of my sword higher.